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Finding the Hypotenuse in Right Triangles — Quiz

Question 7 • Foundations of Math 1

Frankie wants to build a path from one corner of his yard to the opposite corner. His yard measures 20 feet times 32 feet What will be the length of his path to the nearest tenth of a foot?

Answer
A
21 point 5 feet
B
25 point 0 feet
C
32 point 6 feet
D
37 point 7 feet

Explanation

The path is the diagonal of the rectangular yard, so use the Pythagorean theorem: its length is √(20² + 32²) = √1,424 ≈ 37.7 feet. The correct choice is 37.7 feet.

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